Bahrain has decided the imposition of visas to preserve the security and safety of the country, starting with Qatar as the Kingdom had been affected most by its policies.
The decision is related to the Cabinet order in the Monday session chaired by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on adopting measures that include tightening entry and residence procedures in light of the current security requirements. 
In this regard, Interior Minister, Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa during a meeting attended by Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs, Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, ordered to impose entry visa on citizens and residents of Qatar. 
The minister said that obtaining entry visa requires submitting an application in accordance with the instructions mentioned on the Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (NPRA) website.
The procedures aim to protect Bahrain’s security and stability, especially in light of the latest implications of the crisis with Qatar, including Doha’s decision to strengthen its ties with Iran, which has negative effects on the national and regional security. 
Qatar also shelters fugitives wanted in security-related cases and it has facilitated the entry of individuals from different nationalities by granting them exception from issuing entry visas and who represent threats to the national security of Bahrain
The minister issued ministerial order 167 / 2017 that states in its First Article, the imposition of visas for entry to the Kingdom of Bahrain on citizens and residents of the State of Qatar. Under the Second Article, the Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs should implement the Order, which becomes effective from November 19, 2017 and should be published in the Official Gazette.
Qataris and residents of Qatari who are in Bahrain should visit the NPRA to regularise their legal status, the Undersecretary for Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs added.